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The yellow-crested night heron does a fair amount of hunting during the day. Crabs are its favorite meal.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • May 21, 2021
Bird of the week: Yellow-crowned night heron

Long native species, earliest fossils were found in the precursor to Benderson Park and date back 2 million years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mayor Erik Arroyo, SRQ Vets co-founder, SRQ Vets co-founder Bill Sterbinsky and others lead the march.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 28, 2022
Sarasota veterans march 5K in Memorial Day tribute

The annual 5K hike was held May 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
As Sarasota County explores options for relocating the downtown SCAT transfer station, downtown stakeholders are advocating for a mixed-use facility on the site with parking and retail space.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 11, 2021
Downtown group explores future parking options

From Main Street parallel parking to a garage at the SCAT transfer station site, merchants and property owners are discussing long-term strategies for reshaping the city’s commercial center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Street parking on the south side of Broadway is closed between Palm Drive past Longboat Drive South.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 27, 2020
Longboat Key commissioners to consider resident-permit parking proposal

The Longboat Key Town Commission will also consider increasing parking fines from $30 to $75

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brendan Ragan and Summer Wallace in the Urbanite theatre with the backdrop for the Modern Works Festival.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 26, 2019
Urbanite Theatre shines spotlight on female playwrights

In its second year, the Modern Works Festival features five new works over five days.

  • Arts + Culture
Standing water can be a haven for mosquitos. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 6, 2022
Health officials urge vigilance against mosquito and tick bites

Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County advises residents to drain standing water and cover up to minimize exposure to mosquitoes and ticks in aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tzeva features a Mediterranean menu with Israeli influence.
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • January 30, 2023
New restaurant concept to open in downtown Sarasota

The new Mediterranean dining spot is set to begin service Feb. 8.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Colin Reid
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2014
VIDEO: Friends of Bobby Jones draws its vision from the club's past

A year after founding the Friends of Bobby Jones Golf Club, Shawn Pierson has helped develop a plan for the future of the course that embraces its history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former home of Capt. Ralph Styles getting demolished last Monday. Photo courtesy of Mike Cosentino.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 15, 2022
Former home of Captain Ralph Styles demolished on Siesta Key

One of the oldest homes on Siesta Key was demolished last Monday. The home used to house Navy Captain Ralph Styles, who played a significant role in Pearl Harbor and World War II.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Longboat voters are too intelligent to allow commission to continue as is; James Madison is out there! Two gentlemen fit the mold; Let's treat our Comprehensive Plan as we would a constitution

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A home in Cherokee Park tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Built in 2009, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,538 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 28, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 11-15 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Cherokee Park home tops the week's sales at $4.19 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 11, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Half the lighting, all the warning

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Booker High senior defensive back Noah Obaseki had an interception against Southeast High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Noah Obaseki

The Booker High football defensive back had an interception in the Tornadoes' 43-13 win over Southeast High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
From all of us at The Observer Group to all our beloved readers, we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and happy holidays.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
The Observer Holiday Gift Guide

Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year?

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 3, 2021
Whitney Plaza owner seeks residential density referendum

10 units proposed in letter to mayor seeking special election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.4.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota County schools resource officers aim to do more than protect

A few months in to the first fully-staffed department, Sarasota County school police officers hope to make bonds, be mentors to students.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 23, 2011
Town to ask for telecommunications proposals

The commission directed staff to request proposals that would determine the island's needs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Charles Snowden Jones, trustee, of Bedford Hills, New York, sold the Unit L-207 condominium at 435 L’Ambiance Drive to Ronald and Margaret Roth, of Longboat Key, for $2.4 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 9, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 24-28 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A condominium in L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club tops the week's sales at $2.4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 12, 2021
Eastern Manatee County firefighters crush latest exam

East Manatee Fire Rescue District practices for heavy-duty accidents

  • East County
  • News
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